The 2025 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal sees PSG and Aston Villa competing in the second leg on Tuesday. PSG currently leads after winning the first leg 3-1. Aston Villa initially scored in the first match, but PSG responded with three consecutive goals, putting them in a strong position to reach the Champions League semifinals for the second year in a row. You can follow the match and analysis on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
The game will kick off at 3 p.m. ET from Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Current betting odds favor Paris Saint-Germain at +105 to win in 90 minutes, while Aston Villa is considered the underdog at +230. A draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals is set at 3.5.
Soccer expert Jon Eimer from SportsLine provides insights for the Aston Villa vs. PSG match. Here`s one of his predictions:
Aston Villa Over 1.5 Team Total Goals (+135)
Facing a 3-1 deficit, Aston Villa needs to score at least two goals to have a chance at the Champions League semifinals. Playing at home is an advantage, as Aston Villa has consistently scored multiple goals in recent home games. They have scored over 1.5 goals in their last five home matches across all competitions, including scoring at least three goals in each of their last two Champions League home games.
Eimer notes that key Aston Villa attackers like Ollie Watkins, Donyell Male, and John McGinn are expected to be well-rested for this crucial UCL game after resting during a mid-week fixture. He anticipates Aston Villa to adopt a highly offensive approach, possibly employing a high press as their primary strategy. Betting on Aston Villa to score over 1.5 team total goals is at +135 odds.
Ollie Watkins to Score Anytime (+200)
Aston Villa will likely rely heavily on Ollie Watkins for goals, being their top scorer with 14 goals, nearly double that of any other Villa player. Watkins scored in their recent EPL match and is expected to be fresh for Tuesday`s game. His goal-scoring rate is among the top in the Premier League. PSG`s attacking style can sometimes leave their defense exposed, as seen in their previous away game where they conceded two goals against a lower-division French team.
PSG Over 1.5 Team Total Goals (-110)
PSG secured the Ligue 1 title earlier in April, allowing them to fully concentrate on the Champions League. Having a full week of rest before this second leg match, they are expected to be in top condition. Despite their 3-1 lead, PSG is unlikely to relax and will aim to score early against Aston Villa to solidify their aggregate lead and advance to the Champions League semifinals.
Eimer highlights PSG`s impressive squad depth, mentioning their ability to field a strong attacking lineup with players like Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha, and then bring in substitutes like Bradley Barcola, Gonzalo Ramos, and Warren Zaire-Emery in the second half. He predicts goals in the second leg, expecting PSG to contribute to the scoring.
Ousmane Dembele to Score Anytime (+150)
Dembele leads the 2025 Champions League in total shots with 55 and has converted these into seven goals. He has been in exceptional form since the start of 2025, scoring 25 goals in 23 matches. Dembele`s consistency in scoring, with as many multi-goal games as scoreless ones in this period, makes him a key threat.
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